Russia, the largest country in the world, with  time zones, the Russian Federation spends around 4.7 Trillion RUB on the education sector. Being one of the major priority sectors of the government it ensures that it provides students with a high-quality education at affordable rates. 

In 2021, over 4 million students enrolled in Russian higher education institutions. International students accounted for 351000 and in  same year, around 16500 Indian students were in Russian institutions. The language barrier can be a cause of low Indian turnout there but things are changing.

The  broadening opportunities coupled with employment opportunist for Indian  students make studying abroad in Russia unique. Low tuition fees, affordable living cost and  positive opinion of India make Russia a comfortable country to study and work.

Russia has around 450 state-accredited universities that offer over 17,500 degree programs and have  undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate degrees are scientifically and practically oriented courses to offer.

Talking about benefits of studying in Russia, we may consider following points:

Globally recognized degree:
. With  the specialised education in the fields of Science, Engineering, Space technology, Nuclear technology, AI and other new and specialised fields, the Russian education system is considered one of the best education systems in the world. So, when a student attains a degree from a Russian university, it is globally recognized.

Learn a new language

Russian is a mother tongue to 157 million people and do spoken in 19 countries, a student can gauge the opportunities.

The Russian government offers scholarship opportunities to all international students. The condition being students must enroll in some Russian-medium courses. So, students get to learn a new language spoken widely worldwide.

A student can also get work visa while studying and can get 20 hours a week to improve his finances.

The scholarships offered, in some cases,  are enough to fund entire tuition fees.

Russia has Universities which are  ranked in the QS Top Universities Ranking, 2023 and are members of the Association of European Universities. Additionally, there are over 741 universities across 82 regions in Russia.

Mentioned Below are the QS world rankings 2023 of the best universities to study in Russia: 

Lomonosov Moscow State University is ranked  #75.

Bauman Moscow State Technical University #230 
35 undergraduate programs and several

Novosibirsk State University #260
Tomsk State University  is ranked 264.and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT/Moscow Phystech)  is placed at 267.
It is follows by  Saint Petersburg State University 270 place in QS ranking.

Cost Of Studying in Russia 

With the current exchange rate of 1 rouble equal to INR 0.86, studying at a Russian university is quite affordable.  On average, a student can expect to pay anywhere between ₽ 85987 to ₽ 455232 per year at prestigious institutes. 

Moreover, the cost of living is much less when students study in Russia as compared to Western counties, the several scholarship opportunities available make living easier and comfortable.

Undergraduate Programs – 

Generally a four-year course, the undergraduate programs cost approximately ₽ 240000 to ₽260,000 per year. 

Postgraduate Programs – 

These are two-year programs and provide in-depth subject knowledge. These courses generally cost approximately ₽260-280,000 thousand per year. 

Specialist’s Programs – 

These are specialized courses that require five years of theoretical and practical training. On average, they cost approximately ₽240,000 to ₽ 260,000 annually. 

So students, plan your higher education in Russia.

Around $ 54 billion have said to have been allocated in the Russian Federal Budget for next financial year for the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Russian  Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced on Tuesday.

“In total, 5.2 bln rubles are allocated from federal funds for the development of artificial intelligence for the next year,” he said.

The minister opined that AI has a bright future around the globe and added that the Russian artificial intelligence market grew by 18% in 2022 alone, touching $6.74 bn.

Russia seems to wrest the initiative in investing  in AI.  It is estimated  that Russia’s gross domestic product will touch  $114.4 bn by 2030.

“.. thanks to the massive introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies”, the office of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said, “and implementation of the strategy by 2030, with maximum investments over 5 years, additional GDP growth from the mass implementation of AI is predicted in the amount of 11.2 trillion rubles total by 2030,” the statement said.

One of the main advantages of studying in Russia for Indian students is the affordability of education. Tuition fees and living costs in Russia are relatively lower compared to many other countries, making it an attractive destination for students who want to pursue their studies without incurring high expenses.

Russian universities are also known for their high academic standards, with many universities featuring in international rankings and producing highly skilled graduates. Additionally, Russian universities often offer scholarship opportunities for international students, making it even more affordable to pursue higher education in Russia.

To study in Russia, Indian students need to obtain a student visa and meet the admission requirements of the university they wish to attend. This typically involves submitting academic transcripts, language proficiency scores, and other documents to demonstrate their eligibility for admission.

Overall, Russian education offers Indian students an affordable and high-quality option for pursuing higher education, with the added advantage of cultural exchange and exposure to a new environment.